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Pseudococcidae
Mealybugs are insects in the family Pseudococcidae. They are considered pests as they feed on plant juices and also act as a vector for several plant diseases. Ants breed and protect mealy bugs for their honeydew secretions - when they stroke a mealybug’s abdomen it responds by exuding a drop of honeydew.
Spotted on Mar 19, 2013
Submitted on Feb 25, 2014
2 Comments
@Wild Things Thanks !
Nice spotting!